Oct. 28: Can Church and State Be Separate?
Oct. 28: Politics, Pundits, & Polls
Oct. 28 : Blogging the 2008 Elections: A Panel Discussion Oct. 30 : She "Cackles", He "Laughs": Gender and the 2008 Elections

Podcast: The Baruch Business Report on the Economic Turmoil

Listen to Dean John Elliott and Prof. Terrence Martell discuss the details and possible results of the $700 billion economic rescue plan. To download this episode of the Baruch Business Report, visit www1.cuny.edu/forums/podcasts/?cat=5

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Flu Vaccinations

To: Baruch College Employees

From: Elizabeth Robinson, ER
Director of Human Resources

Baruch College will be offering the flu vaccine, at a cost of $20, as a benefit to Baruch College employees. The vaccine will be available on Monday November 3 from 2 to 6 pm and Thursday November 6 from 12 to 4 pm.

Update on Blackboard 8.0 Upgrade

Dear Campus Community,

Beginning in the spring 2009 term, CUNY will be upgrading to the latest version of Blackboard, version 8. CUNY has notified all campuses that we must begin to put together a transition plan for this upgrade. Those courses currently being taught in the fall 2008 semester and those during the January 2009 intersession will remain on Blackboard version 6.

With Blackboard version 8, the features you currently use will still be available. However, there are several features that have been enhanced in the new version. In Blackboard 8, you will have the ability to:

send e-mail announcements to all your students enrolled in your courses

manage communication with students based on students' activity in the course (e.g., performance on tests, last log-in)

quickly see whether there are unread posts in discussion boards

view enhanced progress reports in the gradebook

make use of social bookmarking tools (for storing, searching, and sharing links to important websites)

Finally, if you have not already met me, my role at Baruch is to work with faculty in their instructional use of technologies such as Blackboard, including leading this migration to Blackboard 8. I would be more than willing to assist you with any questions you might have about the new version or about Blackboard in general. I am meeting with CUNY on this transition over the next several weeks and will keep you posted as to the progress.

Psychology Professor Seeks Volunteers For Healthy Living Study

Do you want to lose weight and improve your health?

If you are between the ages of 30 and 65 and 20 to 100 pounds overweight, you may be eligible to take part in a 12-month weight loss study! You will learn how to improve your diet and exercise behaviors by participating in behavioral weight loss treatment, Weight Watchers, or a combination of both.

For more information and to see if you qualify for this program, call (646) 312-4450 and ask about the Healthy Living Study!

Saturday, Oct. 25 | 4:30 pm | Office of Alumni Relations

Sunday, Oct. 26 | 11:30 am - 2 pm | Office of Alumni Relations

Reunion 2008 Brunch

The Reunion 2008 brunch features the presentation of the William and Anita Newman Medal for Philanthropy, along with a recognition ceremony for Professor Emeritus Irving Greger, director of House Plan at Baruch College for many years.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6 pm | Baruch Performing Arts Center

Weissman Talks: Pre-Holocaust Life in Poland

A discussion about pre-Holocaust life in Poland with clips from the documentary film "Image Before My Eyes". Dean Jeffrey Peck will serve as the moderator. This event is free. For reservations, call 646-312-4085 or e-mail performingartscenter@baruch.cuny.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 8 pm | Baruch Performing Arts Center

Repast Baroque Ensemble

Repast celebrate the addition of their new harpsichordist, Avi Stein. The members of Repast perform music that shows the enormous variety of French baroque music. Baruch students are free. Faculty and staff may attend for $12.00.

Thursday, Oct. 30, 1 pm, 7 pm | Baruch Performing Arts Center

Eugene Marlowe’s Heritage Ensemble

Eugene Marlowe’s Heritage Ensemble will grace the stage with having developed a repertoire of Jewish liturgical songs and Israeli folk songs arranged in various jazz and neo-classical styles. This event is free for students. Faculty and staff may attend for $10.00.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6 - 8 pm | School of Public Affairs

Can Church and State Be Separate?

A lecture by Christopher L. Eisgruber, provost of Princeton University and co-author of "Religious Freedom and the Constitution." Part of the Lillie and Nathan Ackerman Lecture Series on Equality and Justice in America.